Nope. It doesn't. [ Her tone is light, almost musical, but she can sense the meaning behind his words. Aerith isn't going to comment on that, though, and instead appears surprised again when he mentions: ]

Tifa? [ She isn't here, though, unless she's in the back, and...asleep, maybe. Aerith tilts her head a little, glancing from Cloud to the front door. ] Should we look for her? It might not be safe out there.

[ If there's anyone capable of handling themselves, it's definitely Tifa, but that doesn't mean there isn't reason for concern. ]

I haven't met anyone at all, besides you. Not yet. [ Maybe if she explores the area beyond this bar, though, that'll change. ] I wish I had more answers, but...Cloud, this isn't what I was expecting at all.

[ This isn't what's supposed to happen. And not even in the enigmatic, Whispers-related way, either. ]